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Over 4 lakh devotees took part in Maha Kumbh from Northeast Frontier Railway jurisdiction
Guwahati, Feb 21: Over four lakh devotees took part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj travelling from Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) jurisdiction, officials said on Friday.
Prayagraj DM refutes rumours about extension of Maha Kumbh dates
Prayagraj, Feb 18: Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandhad on Tuesday dismissed rumours regarding the extension of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 dates, confirming that the event will conclude as scheduled on February 26, coinciding with Maha Shivratri.
Around 12.5 lakh devotees arrived in Prayagraj by train: CPRO, Northeast Frontier Railway
Guwahati, February 10: Devotees continue to arrive in Prayagraj for the MahaKumbh Mela, with around 12.5 lakh people travelling by train, said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway.
Sanjay Mishra visits Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, lauds arrangements
Prayagraj, February 7: Actor Sanjay Mishra praised the arrangements at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, describing the event as a well-organised and smoothly-run spectacle, further stating that "don't have the time, otherwise, I would have made a home here."
Bhutan king attends MahaKumbh, attends dinner with UP Governor
New Delhi, February 4: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the MahaKumbh Mela at a special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Tight security measures in place with Command Centre overseeing 25 Sectors in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 2: To ensure a smooth experience for devotees during the Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami, the Kumbh Command and Control Centre is overseeing all operations for the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025. The centre is monitoring 25 sectors, 30 pontoon bridges, and sensitive barricades, with over 3,000 CCTV cameras deployed to cover both the city and the Mela area.
Maha Kumbh: Poet Kumar Vishwas to begin narration of 'Meri Ram Katha' from Monday; free entry for devotees
Prayagraj, January 19: The Uttar Pradesh government has made special arrangements for entertaining and enriching the experience of devotees attending Mahakumbh 2025.
Bank of Baroda to provide AI-driven support, forex facility, ATMs, and coin vending machines for Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 12: As the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 sets the stage for the world's largest public gathering, Bank of Baroda (BoB) has announced setting up AI-driven customer support, full-fledged branches with forex transaction facilities in Prayagraj to facilitate the visitors.